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East and west Singapore join central region in recording unhealthy air quality amid haze

September 20, 2026 at 06:08AM

The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) hit 105 in the west and 102 in the east at 6am. The central region, which entered the unhealthy range a day earlier, recorded a reading of 123.
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Singapore’s Gan Ching Hwee clinches Asian Games silver in 1,500m freestyle, sets new national record

September 20, 2026 at 04:43PM

This is Gan’s first Asian Games medal.
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Tiffany Teo secures Singapore's first Asian Games MMA medal

September 20, 2026 at 05:24PM

Teo guaranteed herself at least a bronze medal by advancing to the women's traditional 60kg semi-finals.
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3 new bus routes for Tengah, Woodlands; interim shuttles for delayed Jurong Region Line to launch from mid-2027

September 20, 2026 at 09:17PM

Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said public transport is a “key priority” for Tengah, which has seen its population more than double to 28,000 over the past year.
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First auction of seized luxury bags from S$3b money laundering case closes, bringing in more than S$1.1m

September 20, 2026 at 10:07PM

A limited edition Louis Vuitton Yayoi Kusama pumpkin bag remained the most sought-after piece of the auction.
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CNA Explains: Beyond the Air India stake, how have SIA's other investments fared?

September 21, 2026 at 06:00AM

One analyst says Singapore Airlines' track record of investments in other airlines has been "pretty underwhelming".
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Singapore retrenchments rise sharply in Q2 amid falling vacancies and fewer laid-off workers finding jobs

September 21, 2026 at 12:00PM

While the labour market continued to expand from April to June 2026, some indicators pointed to "signs of softening", said the Manpower Ministry.
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Loud audio, feet on bus seats among offences carrying fines of up to S$500 from Sep 23

September 21, 2026 at 12:18PM

The new rules aim to address nuisance and disruptive behaviour on public buses.
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Kit Chan’s Singapore concert draws Stefanie Sun, JJ Lin and other local stars

September 21, 2026 at 12:42PM

During her sold-out concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Saturday (Sep 19), Chan also paid tribute to musicians, including David Tao and the late Leslie Cheung.
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Singapore baby-care brand Tollyjoy to wind down after 55 years

September 21, 2026 at 01:56PM

The company was founded in Singapore in 1971.
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Over 33 million bottles and cans collected under beverage container return scheme; new sorting plant unveiled

September 21, 2026 at 04:01PM

The new 2,000 sq m facility sorts and processes collected containers before sending them to recyclers to be turned into new products.
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Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan to deliver Singapore's statement at 81st UN General Assembly

September 21, 2026 at 06:10PM

Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan's engagements include a high-level ministerial meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution.
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At least S$4.8 million lost to scams involving fake Harvey Norman staff since January

September 21, 2026 at 11:41PM

Victims would receive unsolicited calls from scammers pretending to be Harvey Norman staff, claiming the victims had bought a television set or had a pending delivery confirmation. 
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Mid-market gyms feel the heat in Singapore's 'golden age' of fitness

September 22, 2026 at 06:00AM

Even as more Singaporeans exercise regularly, big box gyms are losing ground to boutique studios and budget 24-hour chains.
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Johanne Siy's new restaurant Aro features rare Filipino seaweed, pili nuts and artisanal salt

September 22, 2026 at 07:23AM

Acclaimed chef Johanne Siy's debut restaurant Aro opens on Mohamed Sultan Road on Sep 25 with a menu showcasing overlooked ingredients from the Philippines and beyond.
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Army Daze cast members reunite at Sheikh Haikel's chicken rice shop

September 22, 2026 at 10:09AM

In an Instagram post on Sunday (Sep 20), Singaporean rapper-businessman Sheikh Haikel uploaded a picture of the cast members of the popular 1996 film Army Daze reuniting at his chicken rice shop.
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Floor interest rate for CPF Special, MediSave and Retirement accounts to remain at 4% for 2027

September 22, 2026 at 10:51AM

This extension will help members grow their retirement savings, providing them with certainty on their CPF returns amid the uncertain economic and interest rate environment, said the CPF Board and HDB.
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Singapore's 'new generation' shines at Asian Games as Russel Pang sets 1,500m freestyle national record

September 22, 2026 at 11:11AM

Swimmer Russel Pang is making his Asian Games debut.
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Woman wrongfully dismissed because of her pregnancy and maternity leave awarded S$19,800

September 22, 2026 at 11:33AM

The woman, who had a good performance appraisal, was told over the phone by her new boss a few days before delivering that she did not fit into his vision of the team.
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Online Safety Commission received over 500 reports on online harm in first two months

September 22, 2026 at 12:00PM

The youngest victim was a seven-year-old who was subject to doxxing. 
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Man fined for leaving urine and faeces outside neighbour's Bukit Batok flat

September 22, 2026 at 12:03PM

The victim was alarmed and called the police.
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